What should I do if I am having trouble updating my case studies in Webflow using a template that is designed with CMS?
TL;DR
- Ensure the CMS Collection has all required fields matching the template structure and is correctly filled out for each case study.
- Verify dynamic elements on the CMS Template Page are properly bound to the correct CMS fields.
- Republish the site after updates and confirm that the case study pages are active, not disabled, and have unique slugs.
If you're having trouble updating case studies in a Webflow project that uses a CMS-based template, the issue likely lies in how the CMS Collection and Template Pages are structured or how content is linked.
1. Check the CMS Collection Structure
- Go to the CMS panel in the Webflow Designer (left sidebar → CMS tab).
- Select the Case Studies Collection (or similarly named Collection).
- Make sure each item (case study) includes all required fields (e.g., Title, Slug, Rich Text, Images).
- If fields are missing or mismatched with the template layout, edit the Collection schema to add or update fields.
2. Update or Add CMS Content Correctly
- Click + New Case Study to add a new item, or click an existing item to edit.
- Fill in your updated info: titles, descriptions, images, content blocks, etc.
- Ensure mandatory fields are not blank, or items may not publish properly.
- Click Save after editing each entry.
3. Match CMS Bindings in the Template Pages
- Navigate to CMS Template Pages in the Pages panel (e.g., “Case Study Template”).
- Click on any dynamic elements (Text Blocks, Images, etc.) and look under the Element Settings panel.
- Make sure they are bound to the correct CMS fields (e.g., Heading bound to “Name,” Image bound to “Main Image”).
- If nothing is appearing, fields may be unlinked or incorrectly mapped.
4. Republish Your Site
- After updating and saving content, click Publish (top-right corner) to update the staged/production site.
- Webflow does not show Collection content updates on live pages until republished.
5. Confirm Collection Item Slugs
- Check if the slug of the case study is unique and correctly formatted.
- Avoid using special characters or spaces in slugs.
- Navigating directly to the URL (e.g., yourdomain.com/case-studies/project-name) can confirm whether the template is rendering.
6. Verify Collection Pages Are Not Deactivated or Hidden
- Go to Pages → Collection Pages → Case Study.
- Ensure “Disable this template” is not checked under Page Settings.
- Check Page visibility settings to confirm it’s not restricted to logged-in users or certain conditions.
Summary
To update case studies using a CMS template in Webflow, make sure your CMS structure matches the template bindings, content is fully entered for each item, and the site is republished after updates. Always double-check that the template page is active and linked to live CMS content.